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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Drexel?
- Wesleyan University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Drexel University ($63,722.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Drexel ($21,270 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 7.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,980 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 76.7% larger than aid received Drexel University ($59,825 vs. $33,861)
Wesleyan University vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Wesleyan University .
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Drexel? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Drexel and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Drexel University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,243)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($180 vs. $271)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/